Johnson was the neutral arbitrator for the National Mediation Board in 1949 and 1950.

That is why a neutral arbitrator has to weigh all the evidence.

"The battle will be waged in front of a neutral arbitrator."

Under state law, a panel of neutral arbitrators would be appointed to review the dispute, decide the issues and impose a contract.

"I want to get this issue before neutral arbitrators, which is better than litigation," Mr. Chapin added.

The draft was prepared by the neutral arbitrator and given to city officials, one said.

The city has signed the document, the official said, but the neutral arbitrator and the union's panelist, have not, the official said.

He also served as the neutral arbitrator in the Central of Georgia Railway strike in 1909.

It was the first labor episode in which the federal government intervened as a neutral arbitrator.

This is solely my opinion as a neutral arbitrator.